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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.07, 1,015.65 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.07, 1,015.65 and 190.13 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.07 : 1,015.65 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.07/1,015.65 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.07x = 1,015.65 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.07x = 193,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,100.46/677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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